Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA

Every college campus requires an outlet for future stand-up stars to shine, and for the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, that outlet is the Octopus College Hill bar and performing space.… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Iowa!

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Phelps Youth Pavilion, Waterloo, IA

The Waterloo Center for the Arts is on a mission to enrich the Waterloo area with culture and artistry, and the Phelps Youth Pavilion is part of that mission. The interactive youth museum introduces… Read More

6 Best Paint & Wine Spots in Iowa 2024!

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Cedar Valley Art & Wine, Cedar Falls, IA

An undoubtedly perfect spot to uncork and unwind, Cedar Valley Art & Wine in Cedar Falls provides everything but your favorite BYOB choice of drink. Whether you choose wine, beer or even a water… Read More

14 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Iowa!

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Matchstick Marvels Museum, Gladbrook, IA

Open seven days of the week, April through November, Matchstick Marvels has on display some of the most intricate replicas of modern structures in the nation, all completely made of individual… Read More

The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Iowa!

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The Library on the Hill, Cedar Falls, IA

Ditch your textbooks and head to the Library on the Hill in Cedar Falls instead. Not only is this campus bar a hotspot for University of Northern Iowa students and the surrounding Cedar Falls… Read More

The 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Iowa!

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Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour, Decorah, IA

If you ever wanted to take a peek into the life of an artist, then the Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour is right for you. Featuring 50-plus artist studios, all within 40 miles of the… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Cresco Theatre & Opera House, Cresco IA

From silent movies to 3D pictures with surround sound, the Cresco Theatre and Opera House has lived the timeline of motion picture entertainment for the last 100 years. Throughout all that history… Read More

The 9 Best Museums in Iowa!

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Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center, Decorah, IA

With over 25,000 pieces of folk art, fine art, furnishings, clothing and tools that celebrate the pioneers who first settled this area, the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center… Read More

14 Perfect Iowa Getaways!

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Backbone State Park, Dundee, IA

If you’re looking to make an escape from the civilized world, or at least touch back in with the natural one, there are many state parks in Iowa worth checking out, and none more so than… Read More

The 10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Iowa!

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Lost Island Adventure Golf, Waterloo, IA

For a real adventurous time on your next mini-golf outing, be sure to check out the adventure mini golf offered by the Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo. Featuring two 18-hole courses all with a… Read More

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